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School Age Teacher: Before & After school Care
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
SPLIT SHIFT HOURS
6:00AM-9:00AM ; 3:00PM-6:00PM Principal Account-abilities:
1. Provide a safe and creative space for the educational development of the children. 2. Serves as a liaison between teachers, children and parents. 3. Endeavor to carry themselves with integrity, excellence and display work ethics.Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible at all times for the care and safety of the children. 2. Assist in the implementation of the program's daily activities. 3. Attends team meetings as requested. 4. Assist with special events conducted by the center. 5. Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned. 6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Center Director, Assistant Director, and Owner.Job Skills Required:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication 2. Experience working with children 3. Ability to work in teams 4. Organizational skillsEducational Requirements:
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services requires a teacher to have attained one of the following levels of qualification: A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services field; or A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in the Commonwealth's regulations; or A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 1 year of experience working with children. A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a post secondary training curriculum described in the Commonwealth's regulations; or A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience working with children.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $13.00 per hourBenefits:
Paid time offWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance